Warburg Pincus funds trim Banc of California (BANC) stake by 4.25M
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Warburg Pincus–affiliated funds reported a large insider sale of Banc of California stock. On February 13, 2026, WP Clipper GG 14 L.P. and WP Clipper FS II L.P. (the “Purchasers”) sold 4,250,000 shares of Banc of California voting common stock at $20.10 per share in a Rule 144 transaction.
After this sale, entities associated with the Reporting Persons indirectly held 2,640,244 shares of Banc of California. The filing explains a multi‑entity ownership structure and states that, under Exchange Act Rule 16a‑1(a)(4), the Reporting Persons other than the Purchasers disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interests. The group may be deemed directors-by-deputization through a contractual right to designate a board representative.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 4,250,000 shares ($85,425,000)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
WARBURG PINCUS LLC, WP CLIPPER GG 14 L.P., WP CLIPPER FS II L.P., WARBURG PINCUS (CALLISTO) GLOBAL GROWTH 14 (CAYMAN), L.P., WARBURG PINCUS (EUROPA) GLOBAL GROWTH 14 (CAYMAN), L.P., WARBURG PINCUS GLOBAL GROWTH 14-B (CAYMAN), L.P., WARBURG PINCUS GLOBAL GROWTH 14-E (CAYMAN), L.P., WARBURG PINCUS GLOBAL GROWTH 14 PARTNERS (CAYMAN), L.P., WP GLOBAL GROWTH 14 PARTNERS (CAYMAN), L.P., WARBURG PINCUS FINANCIAL SECTOR II (CAYMAN), L.P.
Role
Director | Director | Director | Director | Director | Director | Director | Director | Director | Director
Sold
4,250,000 shs ($85.42M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Voting Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 4,250,000 | $20.10 | $85.42M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Voting Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 2,640,244 shares (Indirect, See footnotes)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects the sale of 4,250,000 shares of Common Stock by the Purchasers (as defined in footnote 2) at a price per share of $20.10 pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Reflects securities held directly by (i) WP Clipper GG 14 L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability ("WPGG14 Purchaser") and (ii) WP Clipper FS II L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability ("WPFSII Purchaser" and , together with WPGG14 Purchaser, the "Purchasers"). The equity interests of WPGG14 Purchaser are held by (i) Warburg Pincus (Callisto) Global Growth 14 (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WP Callisto 14"), (ii) Warburg Pincus (Europa) Global Growth 14 (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WP Europa 14"), (iii) Warburg Pincus Global Growth 14-B (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WP Global Growth 14-B"), (iv) Warburg Pincus Global Growth 14-E (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WP Global Growth 14-E"), (continued on footnote 3) (continued from footnote 2) (v) Warburg Pincus Global Growth 14 Partners (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("Warburg Pincus Global Growth 14 Partners"), and (vi) WP Global Growth 14 Partners (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WP Global Growth 14 Partners" and, together with WP Callisto 14, WP Europa 14, WP Global Growth 14-B, WP Global Growth 14-E and Warburg Pincus Global Growth 14 Partners, the "WP Global Growth 14 Funds"). The equity interests of WPFSII Purchaser are held by (i) Warburg Pincus Financial Sector II (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WP Financial Sector II LP"), (ii) Warburg Pincus Financial Sector II-E (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WP Financial Sector II-E"), and (iii) Warburg Pincus Financial Sector II Partners (Cayman), L.P., (continued on footnote 4) (continued from footnote 3) a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WP Financial Sector II Partners" and, together with WP Financial Sector II LP and WP Financial Sector II-E, the "WP Financial Sector II Funds"). Warburg Pincus (Cayman) Global Growth 14 GP, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WPGG Cayman 14 GP"), is the general partner of each of the WP Global Growth 14 Funds. Warburg Pincus (Cayman) Global Growth 14 GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("WPGG Cayman 14 GP LLC"), is the general partner of WPGG Cayman 14 GP. Warburg Pincus (Cayman) Financial Sector II GP, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WPFS Cayman II GP"), is the general partner of each of the WP Financial Sector II Funds. Warburg Pincus (Cayman) Financial Sector II GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("WPFS Cayman II GP LLC"), is the general partner of WPFS Cayman II GP. (continued on footnote 5) (continued from footnote 4) Warburg Pincus Partners II (Cayman), L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("WPP II Cayman"), is the managing member of WPGG Cayman 14 GP LLC and WPFS Cayman II GP LLC. Warburg Pincus (Bermuda) Private Equity GP Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company ("WP Bermuda GP"), is the general partner of WPP II Cayman. Warburg Pincus LLC, a New York limited liability company ("WP LLC" and, together with the WP Global Growth 14 Funds, the WP Financial Sector II Funds, WPGG Cayman 14 GP, WPGG Cayman 14 GP LLC, WPFS Cayman II GP, WPFS Cayman II GP LLC, WPP II Cayman and WP Bermuda GP, the "Reporting Persons" and each, a "Reporting Person"), is the manager of the WP Global Growth 14 Funds and WP Financial Sector II Funds. Investment and voting decisions with respect to the securities of the Issuer held by the Reporting Persons are made by a committee comprised of three or more individuals and all members (continued on footnote 6) (continued from footnote 5) of such committee disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities of the Issuer held by the Reporting Persons. Information with respect to each of the Reporting Persons is given solely by such Reporting Persons, and no Reporting Person has responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information supplied by another Reporting Person. Pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) of the Exchange Act, each of the Reporting Persons, other than the Purchasers, herein states that this filing shall not be deemed an admission that it or he is the beneficial owner of any of the securities of the Issuer covered by this Statement. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaim their beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Warburg Pincus report for Banc of California (BANC)?
Warburg Pincus–affiliated funds reported selling 4,250,000 shares of Banc of California voting common stock. The sale occurred on February 13, 2026, in a Rule 144 transaction, and was executed at a price of $20.10 per share according to the Form 4 filing.
Do the Warburg Pincus reporting persons claim full beneficial ownership of Banc of California (BANC) shares?
The reporting persons, other than the Purchasers, expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the issuer’s securities except to the extent of their pecuniary interest. They state that the filing should not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership under Exchange Act Rule 16a-1(a)(4).
What is the relationship between Warburg Pincus and Banc of California (BANC)?
For Section 16 purposes, the Warburg Pincus reporting persons may be deemed directors-by-deputization of Banc of California. This status arises from a contractual right to designate a representative to the bank’s board of directors, which is currently filled by Todd Schell.